Question

According to President Carter, why is the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan a threat to stability? Select all that apply.

It threatens the sovereignty of European nations.
It threatens the nations of Iran and Pakistan.
It threatens the world’s oil supply.
It threatens the United Nations.
It threatens Afghanistan's grain production.

Answer 1

According to President Carter, the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan was considered a threat to stability for the following reasons:

1. It threatens the sovereignty of European nations.
2. It threatens the nations of Iran and Pakistan.
3. It threatens the world’s oil supply.

These elements were key concerns highlighted by President Carter regarding the implications of the Soviet invasion. The other options, while relevant to geopolitical stability, were not primary points he emphasized in relation to the specific threat posed by the invasion.